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Palais des NationsvsMuseum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCO)
Both are praised by experts. Overall, UNOG - Palais des Nations scores significantly higher than Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. UNOG - Palais des Nations ranks #2 in Geneva with approval from 5 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Palais des Nations
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
8 - 14 avenue de la Paix 1211 Geneva 10, Geneva, Switzerland
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"The former home of the defunct League of Nations is the present headquarters of the United Nations in Europe." Full review
"The largest nexus for United Nations operational activities after New York." Full review
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"Home to the UN since 1966, the Palais des Nations was built between 1929 and 1936." Full review
2 Stars
"This palace built between 1929 and 1936 for the League of Nations has, since 1946, been the second centre of the United Nations, whose headquarters are in New York." Full review
"A glimpse of the Assembly Hall, the Council Chamber and the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilisations Room with its incredible ceiling painted by Spanish artist Miguel Barcelò." Full review
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCO)
Frommer's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
10 rue des Vieux-Grenadiers, Geneva 1205 , Switzerland
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"This prestigious showcase displays a vast collection of European and American art covering the last 4 decades." Full review
"Concrete floors and fluorescent lighting set the tone for this gritty collection of stark, mind-stretching, post-1960 art." Full review
1 Star
"The Modern and Contemporary Art Museum reveals, through its holdings and temporary exhibitions, the work of artists since 1960 and in particular, that of artists of lesser known movements." Full review